2000 Honda Accord Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accord years
- Far more complaints than other years 6th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Honda Accord. That ranks 6th out of 32 Accord model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (454 complaints, 38%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 100 crashes, 8 fires, 73 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,183owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 100complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Honda Accord problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 454 | 38% | 80,000 | — | $1,100 |
| Power Train problems | 201 | 17% | 113,006 | “transmission failed” (7%) | $4,400 |
| Electrical System problems | 171 | 14% | 107,000 | “ignition switch” (22%) | — |
| Structure problems | 83 | 7% | 140,000 | “passenger side” (40%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 65 | 5% | 87,000 | “egr valve” (15%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 64 | 5% | 130,000 | “passenger side” (38%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 64 | 5% | 81,000 | “suddenly accelerated” (11%) | — |
| Seat Belts problems | 56 | 5% | 82,000 | “seat belt” (48%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 35 | 3% | 77,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 34 | 3% | 147,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 2% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 22 | 2% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 1% | 75,607 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 1% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 1% | 106,617 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1% | 66,030 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1% | 141,610 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1% | 126,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | 62,518 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 70,018 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 154,912 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 143,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Honda Accord recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Interior lighting
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup.
Risk: If this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer.
Fix: Dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. Owner notification began june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly.
Risk: As a result, the affected air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Risk: The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Fix: In a previous recall (01v-380), only right and left buckles were inspected. The rear center buckle should also be inspected and corrected if necessary. This recall is being conducted only for the center buckle. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were imrpoperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. Owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: certain sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured.
Risk: The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187, will be replaced. Owners should contact their dealer for this replacement. Owner notification began january 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear suspension lower arms and/or control arms could break due to improper welding.
Risk: Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension lower arms or control arms if necessary.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Srs readiness indicator illumination (PE05043) — opened Aug 12, 2005, closed Mar 24, 2006.
- Ignition-park interlock (PE05002) — opened Jan 13, 2005, closed Feb 2, 2005, led to recall 05V025000.
- Ignition-park interlock (DP04006) — opened Oct 8, 2004, closed Jan 13, 2005.
- Ignition-park interlock (EA03017) — opened Sep 9, 2003, closed Dec 17, 2003, led to recall 03V423000.
- Seat frame bracket failure (PE02072) — opened Oct 2, 2002, closed Mar 28, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On this Car the AC drain hose causes unnecessary expedited rust of the subframe as it drips on the subframe where the steering rack and pinion are. this causes that part of the subframe to rust abnormally faster than normal due to the water. The hose whould have been redirected away from the…
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that immediately after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the SRS warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local…
My Honda dealership has the necessary seat belt part back ordered for months on end.
The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was film covering the inside of the headlights, causing the lights to fail to illuminate properly. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who confirmed that it was a known failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle…
Ignition Key can be removed from the ignition with the transmission in gear allowing the car to roll. This has happened multiple times. I took it to h dealer and the wouldnât fix it because they couldnât find a recall notice on it.
Other Honda Accord years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 Accord | 87 | 0 |
| 2024 Accord | 149 | 3 |
| 2023 Accord | 85 | 5 |
| 2022 Accord | 256 | 4 |
| 2021 Accord | 241 | 4 |
| 2020 Accord | 364 | 5 |
| 2019 Accord | 696 | 6 |
| 2018 Accord | 1,890 | 6 |
| 2017 Accord | 538 | 3 |
| 2016 Accord | 609 | 4 |
| 2015 Accord | 601 | 5 |
| 2014 Accord | 981 | 4 |
| 2013 Accord | 1,425 | 5 |
| 2012 Accord | 373 | 8 |
| 2011 Accord | 296 | 9 |
| 2010 Accord | 580 | 12 |
| 2009 Accord | 726 | 10 |
| 2008 Accord | 1,520 | 8 |
| 2007 Accord | 524 | 9 |
| 2006 Accord | 432 | 12 |
| 2005 Accord | 656 | 15 |
| 2004 Accord | 1,018 | 13 |
| 2003 Accord | 1,987 | 13 |
| 2002 Accord | 1,050 | 5 |
| 2001 Accord | 922 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1,183 | 8 |
| 1999 Accord | 1,135 | 4 |
| 1998 Accord | 1,200 | 6 |
| 1997 Accord | 460 | 3 |
| 1996 Accord | 472 | 1 |
| 1995 Accord | 543 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Accord?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 454 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Accord?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Honda Accord a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.